Which Country Imports the Most Plastic Waste, Parings and Scrap in the World?

In 2016, the global imports of plastic waste, parings and scrap totaled X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, plastic waste, parings and scrap imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, an increase of X% y-o-y. Global plastic waste, parings and scrap import peaked of X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, plastic waste, parings and scrap imports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, plastic waste, parings and scrap imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global plastic waste, parings and scrap import peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Plastic Waste, Parings And Scrap Importing Countries in the World

X. China (X million USD)

X. China, Hong Kong SAR (X million USD)

X. USA (X million USD)

X. Netherlands (X million USD)

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. Belgium (X million USD)

X. United Kingdom (X million USD)

X. France (X million USD)

X. Mexico (X million USD)

X. Japan (X million USD)

Plastic Waste, Parings And Scrap Imports By Country

In 2016, China (X tonnes) represented the largest importer for plastic waste, parings and scrap, generating X% of total imports. China, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of global plastic waste, parings and scrap imports, which put it in second place, following the U.S. (X%), Germany (X%), and Japan (X%). The UK (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), and France (X tonnes) took the mild share of total imports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. At the same time, the Netherlands (+X%), Germany (+X%), Mexico (+X%), and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2016. Belgium, the UK, the U.S., and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2016, the share of China, Hong Kong SAR increased by X% percentage points, while China (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic waste, parings and scrap worldwide, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), with the share of X% of global imports. It was followed by the U.S., with the share of X%.

From 2007 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value of plastic waste, parings and scrap imports in China expanded at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China, Hong Kong SAR (-X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

Plastic Waste, Parings And Scrap Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for plastic waste, parings and scrap amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, plastic waste, parings and scrap import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% from the previous year level. Global plastic waste, parings and scrap import peaked of $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was China ($X per tonne), while Japan ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of plastic waste, parings and scrap import prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Source: IndexBox AI Platform